Workshop Offerings

G.R.E.A.T. (Graduate Research Education and Training) Series 

The G.R.E.A.T. Series workshop was established in October 2021 to equip graduate students with effective research strategies for navigating the thesis and dissertation capstone process. Initially, SGS collaborated with the Writing Center to facilitate these sessions. Today, the workshops are led by Dr. Kevin Bradley, Director of Graduate Professional Development, and the SGS Coaching Fellows, continuing to provide students with essential guidance and support.  

Spring 2026 Schedule (Note: Dates and times are subject to change)

January 20, 2026- Choppy Waters into Smooth Sailing: Navigating the Thesis, Dissertation, and Capstone Process from Start to Finish- Part 1 (4:00 - 5:30 PM)

February 3, 2026- Research with Integrity (4:00 - 5:30 PM)

February 10, 2026- Style Guide Formatting (4:00 - 5:30 PM)

February 24, 2026- Choppy Waters into Smooth Sailing: Navigating the Thesis, Dissertation, and Capstone Process from Start to Finish- Part 2 (4:00 - 5:30 PM)

Registration Link: https://morganstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/rTqiZwevRj-m2l_okdbRqA

GradLife  

The GradLife workshop series was established in April 2022 and officially launched in August of that year. Designed to equip graduate students with essential knowledge for life beyond the classroom, GradLife provides valuable insights to support both personal and professional development. Hosted and moderated by Dr. Bradley, each session features industry experts offering their perspectives on key topics.  

Spring 2026 Schedule (Note: Dates and times are subject to change)

February 5, 2026- Using AI Tools Ethically in Graduate Work, featuring Dr. Timothy Summers (1:00 - 2:30 PM)

March 19, 2026- Finding the Right Mentor in Grad School (1:00 - 2:30 PM)

Registration Link: https://morganstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/f3rdg1HCTVO_n-pIltWBmg

April 23, 2026- The Art of Listening, featuring Dr. Molly Keehn and Ms. Angelica Castro from CoJourn (1:00 - 2:30 PM) 

Registration Link: https://morganstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/Enq1l1EjSlmf3H3lR_87Xw

MentorLife

MentorLife was launched in September 2022 as a workshop series designed to provide professional development opportunities for Morgan State faculty and staff, ultimately enhancing the graduate student experience. The workshops are co-facilitated by Dr. Bradley and Dr. Laurel Walsh, Professor at Central Lakes College, offering valuable insights and strategies to support mentorship and academic growth. 

Spring 2026 Schedule (Note: Dates and times are subject to change)

Will be announced soon! 

GradTEACH   

GradTEACH was established in August 2024 to strengthen the teaching skills of Morgan State University's Teaching Assistants (TAs), supporting both their academic and professional development. The program's workshop topics were initially developed by Dr. Angel Wazin, former interim Teaching Assistant Coordinator, in collaboration with Dr. Bradley. Over time, responsibility for selecting workshop facilitators transitioned to the Director of the Teaching Assistant Program—first Dr. Dia Sekayi and now Dr. Sean Robinson. While GradTEACH is primarily designed for TAs, all graduate students are welcome to attend and benefit from its valuable insights.

Spring 2026 Schedule (Note: Dates and times are subject to change)

January 26, 2026- Culturally Responsive Teaching, featuring Dr. Denise Jarrett (4:00 - 5:30 PM) 

February 12, 2026- Designing Assignments that Promote Higher-Order Thinking, featuring Dr. Daniel Brunson (4:00 - 5:30 PM) 

February 25, 2026- Trauma Informed Pedagogy, featuring Dr. Virginia Byrne and graduate student, Michelle Mondrey (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)

Registration Link: https://morganstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/HvUMbI9ARp6pzUKE7a5esA

March 10, 2026- Creating a Teaching Portfolio, featuring Octavia Sanders-Hike (4:00 - 5:30 PM) 

Registration Link: https://morganstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/SpzTg1bXRse12eEIwS2khQ